N.J. weather packs excessive heat warning with temperatures in 90s

Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerTemperatures in New Jersey are expected to soar into the 90s again today with an excessive heart warning issued for several counties. Pablo Orellana, of Prospect Park, right, splashes some water on his brother, Ramon Orostizaga's head as Ramon's daughter Bianca, 5, hangs out with them at Round Valley Reservoir Sunday in Lebanon Township.

TRENTON — Hazy, hot and humid conditions continue in New Jersey.

Many parts of the Garden State awoke to temperatures in the low 80s. Accuweather's forecast calls for a high of around 94 degrees with clouds and a threat of thunderstorms. Forecasters say the heat and humidity could combine to make it feel like 105 degrees Monday.

An excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. in Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and northwest Burlington counties.

A heat advisory is posted from noon to 5 p.m. for Middlesex, Monmouth, Salem, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May and southeast Burlington counties.

The National Weather Service says a cold front could produce scattered thunderstorms later Monday.

Forecasters say cooler air will arrive Tuesday and it should remain comfortable until hot weather returns by July Fourth.